Ok seriously... Seth I think we need an updated vlog on the drop of shoes and how it effects the run... what’s best for what... in general... I’m sure there’s individual cases.... but what’s the general rule of thumb....
Yes please Seth! I've always worn 5mm drop or less as i thought the higher drops were affecting my legs negatively but that was years ago before i ever ran. Now i'm nervous to try a higher drop. I'd also like to hear more about stack height and cushion as I just changed into Rincon 2s from more minimalist shoes and am experiencing new aches and pains. Loving the channel and videos Seth!
I always had around 10mm drop shoes... went to the Bondi and it was 4... my running had changed a lot during all that... but now I’m trying some nike shoes and they’re up there I think 10mm... but I’m still keeping with a mid foot strike... so I’m wondering is there a big diff? I mean I know there is between nike n Hoka but my mid foot is my mid foot... just trying to get a better view of the big picture! Thank you guys for responding!
QD: durability for daily trainers, just because they receive the bulk of my mileage and I don't want to have to buy them as often. Second place would be smooth ride, also because I'd run a lot of miles in them and I don't want to be fighting my shoes every day. Gotta find a durability-comfort balance
After watching your videos, went ahead and bought the novablast months ago! Aaaamazing comfort, especially for the last few km's. my feet appreciates it! wish the sole lasts a little longer though
The outer sole or mid sole? Mine at 170km is doing ok on the outer sole, but I feel the midsole is "semi-dead" or at least doesn't have all that bouncy feeling anymore
Comfort would be #1, response would be #2, I could care less about durability since I have a three shoe rotation. Trying different brands of shoes is a problem - I'm more prone to foot injuries, but I enjoy the reviews because I share your info with other runners looking for shoes. Good vid.
QD: Mid-sole durability, it has to be able to retain its life with the out-sole durability. I JUST ordered my second pair of Novablasts and my heart dropped at the title of this video, but glad to hear your conclusion! First pair bought off of your review and just finished putting 800 miles on those with minimal wear!
My novablast is at 170km now and I feel the midsole is "semi-dead", still fun and enjoyable to run but definitely much less bouncy than when it was new. I got a little bit disappointed with that. How was yours at this high mileage you mention?
QD: for a daily trainer I’m mostly interested in comfort, fit and durability. Weight is an absolute non issue, in fact I like it to be on the heavier side for an extra workout 💪
Spot on with the duration prediction. I've run in ASICS for years and aside from one or two pairs they've all lasted to at least 800km. Some like the Kayano's could easily hit 1,000km, possibly more. QD: With 2 pairs in my rotation coming close to retirement I'm def in the market for some new kicks. Both will be daily trainers. The most important factor for me is comfort and feel. I don't mind paying a bit more for a shoe (within reason!) that feels comfortable and will last. Right now I have my eye on the Novablasts and the NB 1080 v10 if I can find them at a reasonable price. RRP For the 1080's is insane imo, hopefully there'll be some good offers out there.
QD: "Fun factor!" Super subjective. But there's a lot of competent shoes out there. But to get you out the door, it's nice to be excited about lacing up. Novablast is that for some people. Freedom ISO is it for me.
In a daily trainer I often go for value because I get through a lot of shoes but don’t mind investing in a good shoe that lasts me a while like the ASICS glide ride. If I manage to get a good comfortable shoe for example in the upper, midsole and ride then it often helps you get out the door when the legs get tired. Neil
Just purchased Reebok Floatride Runfast 2 for £48 on official site. Unbelievable value . Hope they are a good replacement for my Boston 8 which I loved 👍🏃♀️
The first time I used Novablast i had heel problems with a nice blister just like yours . I tried to manually soften the heel and in fact I succeeded. The second time i ran it didn't give me any blister problems.
QD: The Midsole cushioning and energy return. Love the Novablast as my easy/ recovery day shoe. Use to also use it on tempo day runs until I bought the Endorphin Speed. I will almost certainly by another pair of the Novablast once I get my current pair to about 350 miles.
I haven't run in the kayano so I can't compare. I will say that I still love the Novablast. It's a great shoe that can do it all from easy day to tempo, daily trainer and long run.
REVIEW on Asics Novablast I just picked it up last week and love the shoe so far. Have managed to do an easy day in them, I took it on my "long run" of 17.5kms at a 4:30min/km pace and then yesterday I got a 10km PR of 39:07. So I have managed to use it for everything. I will see how they hold up durability wise
You need to have a “most bang for the buck” shoe of the year. The formula would be projected mileage divided by price. So this shoe would be 500/110 = 4.55 score
I have been using my dynablast 1s for about a year or so as daily wear for walking around and occasional 2.4km runs. So far they have been great, love the FF blast foam that I haven’t been able to find a lot of shoes comfortable enough due to how stiff they feel compared to the dynablasts. Midsole still feeling great, still very bouncy and soft. Outsole has very slight wear, confident that still can go for much longer. One thing I have done recently though is put a few layers of tape under the forefoot of the insole and stuff some cotton pads under the forefoot to reduce the drop a bit. I felt like I was putting a bit too much pressure on my toes before, and now it feels a lot more natural after the modifications. Overall still love them, would recommend apart from the high drop.
Got pair of ASICS dynablast and Saucony Kinvara 12, trying to decide which one to keep, watched your videos on both and trying to make final decision! I am recovering from achilles tendinitides. Thank you for all reviews
Brooks Revel 4 is a $100 shoe that's light, comfortable, 8 mm drop, versatile, fun and durable. Very overlooked as was v.3. I keep trying to convince more reviewers to check it out. Those who did review it and v.3 overwhelmingly share my opinion. (Road, Trail, Run and BITR, eg., as well as a small handful of individual TH-camrs). Very underrated shoe. The only criticism I can come up with is the knit upper runs a little warm for hot weather, period. I discovered it because I used to run in the Launch for a while; when I tried on the Launch 7 in a store, the sizing had changed and I found myself between sizes. The guy helping me brought out the Revel 3 and I loved it instantly. It was like an improved Launch.
Revel 3 is hands down my favorite daily trainer. Brooks messed up the 4 by moving it to the Energize category, but the Ghost 13 while not as awesome as the Revel 3 has taken the daily spot now. Tempo still has the fast pace workouts on lock.
Christopher North Sorry to hear the Revel 4 isn’t as nice as the 3. But if it’s more like the old Launch I may still like it. On the other hand, now is a great time to pick up another Revel 3 on sale, right?
QD: For a daily trainer i'm currently using Nimbus/Novablast and i always want to reach for the novablast first due to the high level of cushion and comfort.. I'll luckily not too worried about pinching the pennies so very happy to pay the extra for the novablast. Top: Comfort/Cushioning Second: Tweener- If i can get more use out of it with Tempo days etc then perfect. I'm planning on racing a half marathon in my Novablast this month since i can't justify a specific race shoe at my speed level.
QD: jes im looking for a new dailytrainer. 1. Weight 2.midsole feel 3. Build quality. This is how i look at shoes. Loving the revieuws Seth. They realy help me figure out what shoe to buy next. Also i dont order any shoe online. I like to go to a store and feel the shoe on foot first before i buy it. And i feel like this way i can help lokal running stores to keep their doors open now that online shopping is getting bigger and bigger. What im saying is i realy appreciate my lokal running stores and i think they somtimes need a little help to compeet with online stores. Hi from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
When SJD mentioned that the Dynablast did not have the "trampoline" effect like the Nova's... I lost interest already. Nova's still the best out of the Blast series IMHO. Also, I thought the Roadblast would be the cheapest of the bunch, turns out there's a Versablast as well (at least in the Asics Canada website). Keep the videos comin'!
QD: I was looking for a daily trainer with longevity to replace my Cliftons, until I found them in the 1080V10’s. A great shoe IMHO. I was not only in search of midsole comfort, but a wear resistant outsole.
Breathability has become a huge factor for me as we reach the end of the summer. When I’m not melting, the midsole has been the most important factor. Cliftons are pretty much perfect for daily training for me.
QD 1: Based on my credit card bills, I seem to be in the market for a daily trainer more often than not. And QD2: I like a low stack height on my daily trainer. It's funny you mentioned Mizuno as being the other brand with build quality comparable to ASICS: the Wave Rider 24 series is also a 12mm drop group of shoes. I had the WR24 and thought I could make it work as a daily driver (the waveknit upper is just SO dang good) but the drop killed it for me.
Good info. Love the Novablast. Great all-arounder. I train AND race in it. Great shoe for forefoot strikers. Maybe the Dynablast is a good shoe for people looking for more stability? FFBlast is one of my fav midsoles. QotD: For a daily trainer... 1) midsole 2) lockdown 3) price
I think I'm confusing the definition of a daily trainer. If you have different shoes for easy days, long runs, tempo & threshold, what's the point of a daily trainer?
most elite runners like him use daily trainers for easy days. And the daily trainer will cater to the audience that need a daily trainer. A daily trainer basically means an all rounder runner. That you can use on race day too! They are great for begginers and people on a budget
@@mrsandwhich5859 Gotcha. So the Clifton 7s I wear for easy days would be my "daily trainer," while I wear my SL20s for speed/tempo days. Understood. Thanks!
QoD: I want longevity in a daily trainer. Something to take me to 500 miles and beyond.As a middle of the pack runner who runs the occasional race but has other budgeting obligations with young family, I need my shoes to last me several miles. Also, versatility, bc with a limited budget, I do not have the luxury to buy racing shoes and training shoes. Perhaps some day, but the children take priority at this point :)
I’ve had some cheap asics with a 12mm drop. They ended up flattening out prematurely and injuring my knee. Then I got the brooks ghost, and I don’t think it helped very much. Newbie learning his legs. I’m running in Hoka and Altra now
I ran a marathon i my novablast...I was planning to run 30 km but I felt good and went for 42,2 km...I was surprise that I didn´t lose a nail or got blisters because it was one of those days with rain and sun and rain again. I normally wear nimbus for my long runs =).
Brooks Adrenaline and Ghost series are 12mm as well as the Mizuno Wave Inspire. I am very excited about the Dynablast and it's 12mm. I love my Brooks but I would like to finally give Asics a try. With achilles issues it's difficult to find a variety of shoes in the 11mm-12mm range..
When I measure my size 12 Dynablast the Stack height is at least 32-34 mm in the heal, and up to 38 on the outside, and is taller than the Glideride size 11,5. I feel the Dynablast is what the Glideride should have been. Its what the Pegasus or Beacon should have been also, because it's more comfortable. Its really bouncy for me too, and great energy return. Very good stability. Maybe thats because of the size 12. I am very glad I did not buy the Novablast, and should probably have bought the Evoride instead of Glideride. I feel the shoes with medium stackhight are better , especially with the new materials. So SL-20, Torrent 2 and Dynablast are my favourites from 2020 and they could do both short to long runs in different paces. The upper in the Dynablast is just perfect with a wider fit, very comfortable, but still a racer feel. Very impressed with this shoe!
QD: Drop of 4-6mm is necessary for my daily trainer, but it's not what i'm *most interested* in. I'm most interested new midsole foams that are more resilient than traditional EVA, since that's the point of failure most quickly it would seem.
QD: Not really looking for something in the daily trainer realm but I look specifically for the forefoot stack and midsole feel. I like a little more foam in the midfoot/forefoot on the daily trainer for making those miles feel better on my feet. Also look for a 6-8mm drop.
QD: cushioning and ride. For daily and easy I want to save my legs. I want a cushioned shoe where I can also pick up the pace if I feel so......like the beloved Glideride, that for me is the best long run shoe only because of the weight.....but for cushioning and ride it is exactly what I look also for easy day shoe. Actually I still did not find a good daily trainer that fits the spot. Maybe the Epic React from Nike
I find that the right Saucony shoe can get you that marriage of soft cushion Hoka like feel but with a springy-ness that maybe a Nike can deliver ... that’s where I want to live in a daily trainer .... maybe around 9.0 oz instead of 11 would be the sweet spot ... I run in a Triumph 17 as well as a Vomero 14...alternating between the two ... I recently retired a pair of Clifton 6
Hey Seth! WOuld love to see a video talking about best shoes for rainy days/winter running! getting into that season after all! I am moving to the west coast and preparing for a very rainy winter, so any thoughts would be huge!!!
The midsole is the most important. Too many good midsoles nowadays though. Since I live in hot climate, I'm always interested in a super breathable upper.
QD: Forgiving ride and durability. I rack up the miles really quick in my daily trainers and spend a lot of time in them so I need them to help me recover from harder workouts and give me value by lasting at least 450 miles
QD: yes, I’m looking for something that is under 170$ but will last over 300 miles. But I think the most importantly Quality I’m looking for is durability.
QD: I am on the search for a new daily trainer. In my opinion the component of a daily trainer that’s most important is the comfort. I was excited about this shoe but then I heard “12 millimeter drop”...that bothers me especially as a forefoot striker lol.
Question for Seth: Should you qualify for 5he Golden Trail Series, have you given some thought about which shoes you're going to wear? For a 4 days race your beloved Inov8's are probably too unforgiving for the feet? Torrent 2's? EVO's?
@@connorgraham6940 I actually like the Nike Zoom Pegasus 37 quite a bit and I've been a Asics guy for about 5 years now and New Balance before that. I've got Asics Novablast, Gel Kayano 26, Quantum 360 5 and Knit. I've also started running in Hoka One One Bondi 6 recently and they're great when it comes to comfort. So much so it makes my Asics feel bad with the exception of the Novablast. The Pegasus 37 took a breaking in session before they started to feel good but they're quite comfortable and have quite a bit more rubber so they'll probably last longer than either my Novablast or Bondi 6.
After I switched to Altra zero drop shoes all my knee pain went away and I have been injury free ever since. Cant imagine running in 12mm drop shoes, must feel like wearing high heels.
DQ: Not yet, still another 200 miles are so before my Torin 4’s get retired. Midsole comfort, if I’m going to be putting in most of my miles on a shoe needs to be able to take care of my legs.
QD: Ride. A daily trainer has to feel really good underfoot whether doing fast intervals or it's an easy day. Kinvara 11 is my affordable daily($109 not $119)
QD: I have been going through shoes trying to find a good daily trainer. I'm a big dude 6'1" about 285. Played a lot of football. So my biggest issue is finding a shoe that doesn't destroy my joints.
QOD - Landing platform - I run in neutral shoes, but cannot use a shoe which is too flexible and has narrow landing platform. My ankles just need some support, but I hate stability shoes.
I would love a vlog on shoe rotation for the wider foot. I currently run Altras (Torin and Escalantes) but would like add a ‘faster’ shoe with around 5mm drop but needs a bit more width in toe box .
How does the running in a high drop (12mm) shoe different from a low drop (6 to 8mm) one? And what's the benefits of either. Thank you for your answers. I have no experience in running in a high drop.
suspicionofdeceit for me even a 4mm drop makes my calves ache. I think a lot of people do find zero drop shoes uncomfortable and the presence of such is not mere tradition but a matter of preference.
The lower the drop, the more you stretch and work your calves and lower leg muscles. It's of benefit to you, but some people get put off because they feel the aching in their lower legs and want cushioned shoes. If you can transition to lower drop you will strengthen your legs eventually and be a stronger runner. But it takes practice. Low drop isn't for everyone though - for example people with injuries, older people and heavier runners may need more cushion to support their joints.
Go altra zero drop. Will take a month for the calves to adapt, but you will never go back. And I put 700kms in novablasts, they were my favourite shoe until I put some altras on. Zero drop is a natural full range of motion, it's how we are supposed to run, and your ankles and achilles will thankyou for it, just transition slowly
@@kulch2008 I went the other way, from a bunch of Altras to the Novablast! Since you logged 700km in them I'm really curious about how they've held up now?
QD- I want a daily trainer that can pick the pace up and that I can use for intervals in my longer runs. Basically everything the Pegasus 37 failed on!
Novablast are easily available in the UK cheaper than the Dynablast! QD - mid sole is most important to me - I have a decent rotation so I wan them to do the job needed in the rotation - versatility not so important.
Taking into account your comment on the Novablast, “should have gone a half size down,” what size did you go with for the Dynablast, and what is your opinion on that? Thanks!
QD: Durability and versatility. Two shoes I have that somewhat fit the bill are the adidas SL20 (daily training at steady until tempo pace) and NB 1080v10 (for steady down to easy pace at longer distances).
QD:Comfort. Surprise you didn’t put Hoka Rincon 1 or 2 for comparable value for easy day. Light weight, decent drop not as many miles on shoe though. Maybe 400
Seth: what’s your opinion of the All Birds Tree Dasher? Sustainable running shoes sounds like a very interesting pitch but what if they only last 200 miles???
QD: Actually, what do you think people should consider when they chose a daily training shoe? I would want a fast, cushioned, and versatile shoe (one that can do it all). That's because I only have 2 pairs of shoes (1 road, 1 trail).
Ok seriously... Seth I think we need an updated vlog on the drop of shoes and how it effects the run... what’s best for what... in general... I’m sure there’s individual cases.... but what’s the general rule of thumb....
Lower drop: More load on achillies tendon.
High drop: More load on patella tendon.
Yes please Seth! I've always worn 5mm drop or less as i thought the higher drops were affecting my legs negatively but that was years ago before i ever ran. Now i'm nervous to try a higher drop. I'd also like to hear more about stack height and cushion as I just changed into Rincon 2s from more minimalist shoes and am experiencing new aches and pains. Loving the channel and videos Seth!
Lower drop, more range of motion, more natural. Higher drop are like heels and dress shoes and promote heel strike
@@QronoZ713 depends on where you land on your strife.
I always had around 10mm drop shoes... went to the Bondi and it was 4... my running had changed a lot during all that... but now I’m trying some nike shoes and they’re up there I think 10mm... but I’m still keeping with a mid foot strike... so I’m wondering is there a big diff? I mean I know there is between nike n Hoka but my mid foot is my mid foot... just trying to get a better view of the big picture! Thank you guys for responding!
QD: durability for daily trainers, just because they receive the bulk of my mileage and I don't want to have to buy them as often. Second place would be smooth ride, also because I'd run a lot of miles in them and I don't want to be fighting my shoes every day. Gotta find a durability-comfort balance
So pleased to see this! I'm still saving for the Novablast!!!! I'm so keen tonrun in it!!!
On my second pair. I love them. But, I am only getting about 250-300 miles per shoe on pavement. FYI.
QD: I lean towards the midsole comfort when selecting shoes . Nova Blast and Endorphin speeds are my go to shoes .
After watching your videos, went ahead and bought the novablast months ago! Aaaamazing comfort, especially for the last few km's. my feet appreciates it! wish the sole lasts a little longer though
The outer sole or mid sole? Mine at 170km is doing ok on the outer sole, but I feel the midsole is "semi-dead" or at least doesn't have all that bouncy feeling anymore
Comfort would be #1, response would be #2, I could care less about durability since I have a three shoe rotation. Trying different brands of shoes is a problem - I'm more prone to foot injuries, but I enjoy the reviews because I share your info with other runners looking for shoes. Good vid.
QD: Mid-sole durability, it has to be able to retain its life with the out-sole durability. I JUST ordered my second pair of Novablasts and my heart dropped at the title of this video, but glad to hear your conclusion! First pair bought off of your review and just finished putting 800 miles on those with minimal wear!
My novablast is at 170km now and I feel the midsole is "semi-dead", still fun and enjoyable to run but definitely much less bouncy than when it was new. I got a little bit disappointed with that. How was yours at this high mileage you mention?
Novablast Fan here. Bought the 2nd time. First the Orange and now the black/green. Fantastic shoes
QD: for a daily trainer I’m mostly interested in comfort, fit and durability. Weight is an absolute non issue, in fact I like it to be on the heavier side for an extra workout 💪
QD: yes, I’m in the market, versatility is #1- if I can get a Swiss Army knife, I don’t mind spending a bit more.
Spot on with the duration prediction. I've run in ASICS for years and aside from one or two pairs they've all lasted to at least 800km. Some like the Kayano's could easily hit 1,000km, possibly more.
QD: With 2 pairs in my rotation coming close to retirement I'm def in the market for some new kicks. Both will be daily trainers. The most important factor for me is comfort and feel. I don't mind paying a bit more for a shoe (within reason!) that feels comfortable and will last. Right now I have my eye on the Novablasts and the NB 1080 v10 if I can find them at a reasonable price. RRP For the 1080's is insane imo, hopefully there'll be some good offers out there.
QD: "Fun factor!" Super subjective. But there's a lot of competent shoes out there. But to get you out the door, it's nice to be excited about lacing up. Novablast is that for some people. Freedom ISO is it for me.
In a daily trainer I often go for value because I get through a lot of shoes but don’t mind investing in a good shoe that lasts me a while like the ASICS glide ride. If I manage to get a good comfortable shoe for example in the upper, midsole and ride then it often helps you get out the door when the legs get tired. Neil
Two more value shoes:
Reebok Floatride Energy - $100
New Balance FuelCell Propel - $100
Totally agree with the Floatride Energy. Mine have about 500k and with very little signs of wear. Great bang for your buck!
Just purchased Reebok Floatride Runfast 2 for £48 on official site. Unbelievable value . Hope they are a good replacement for my Boston 8 which I loved 👍🏃♀️
Just ordered 2 more pairs of floatride energy
I think you mean Reebok Floatride Energy Forever : Floatride Energy being the cushion system and Forever being the model name
@@garethmorgan2383 Those are my favourite tempo shoes ever ! Pebax goodness. They come alive with a higher cadence though
The first time I used Novablast i had heel problems with a nice blister just like yours .
I tried to manually soften the heel and in fact I succeeded. The second time i ran it didn't give me any blister problems.
How did you do this they are driving me crazy
QD: yes. overall comfort/versatility of a daily trainer. head bowed in gratitude,
QD: For a daily trainer, the first thing I would be interested in is the fit.
QD: The Midsole cushioning and energy return. Love the Novablast as my easy/ recovery day shoe. Use to also use it on tempo day runs until I bought the Endorphin Speed. I will almost certainly by another pair of the Novablast once I get my current pair to about 350 miles.
Should i buy kayano 26 or novablast..i have shin pain
I haven't run in the kayano so I can't compare. I will say that I still love the Novablast. It's a great shoe that can do it all from easy day to tempo, daily trainer and long run.
@@hidden6pack998 ok..i run on grass plus earthy surface..i heard that novablast is for only road runner
Thanks for the Boston support, doing it this Saturday by the beach to avoid the air quality/fires by LA
REVIEW on Asics Novablast I just picked it up last week and love the shoe so far. Have managed to do an easy day in them, I took it on my "long run" of 17.5kms at a 4:30min/km pace and then yesterday I got a 10km PR of 39:07. So I have managed to use it for everything. I will see how they hold up durability wise
You need to have a “most bang for the buck” shoe of the year. The formula would be projected mileage divided by price. So this shoe would be 500/110 = 4.55 score
Novablast seems to be a little like a wild, untamed stallion....so keen to ride it!
I have been using my dynablast 1s for about a year or so as daily wear for walking around and occasional 2.4km runs.
So far they have been great, love the FF blast foam that I haven’t been able to find a lot of shoes comfortable enough due to how stiff they feel compared to the dynablasts.
Midsole still feeling great, still very bouncy and soft. Outsole has very slight wear, confident that still can go for much longer.
One thing I have done recently though is put a few layers of tape under the forefoot of the insole and stuff some cotton pads under the forefoot to reduce the drop a bit. I felt like I was putting a bit too much pressure on my toes before, and now it feels a lot more natural after the modifications.
Overall still love them, would recommend apart from the high drop.
Got pair of ASICS dynablast and Saucony Kinvara 12, trying to decide which one to keep, watched your videos on both and trying to make final decision! I am recovering from achilles tendinitides. Thank you for all reviews
Brooks Revel 4 is a $100 shoe that's light, comfortable, 8 mm drop, versatile, fun and durable. Very overlooked as was v.3. I keep trying to convince more reviewers to check it out. Those who did review it and v.3 overwhelmingly share my opinion. (Road, Trail, Run and BITR, eg., as well as a small handful of individual TH-camrs). Very underrated shoe. The only criticism I can come up with is the knit upper runs a little warm for hot weather, period. I discovered it because I used to run in the Launch for a while; when I tried on the Launch 7 in a store, the sizing had changed and I found myself between sizes. The guy helping me brought out the Revel 3 and I loved it instantly. It was like an improved Launch.
Thanks for the insights!!!
Seth James DeMoor Thanks Seth.
Revel 3 is hands down my favorite daily trainer. Brooks messed up the 4 by moving it to the Energize category, but the Ghost 13 while not as awesome as the Revel 3 has taken the daily spot now. Tempo still has the fast pace workouts on lock.
Christopher North Sorry to hear the Revel 4 isn’t as nice as the 3. But if it’s more like the old Launch I may still like it. On the other hand, now is a great time to pick up another Revel 3 on sale, right?
QD: For a daily trainer i'm currently using Nimbus/Novablast and i always want to reach for the novablast first due to the high level of cushion and comfort.. I'll luckily not too worried about pinching the pennies so very happy to pay the extra for the novablast.
Top: Comfort/Cushioning
Second: Tweener- If i can get more use out of it with Tempo days etc then perfect.
I'm planning on racing a half marathon in my Novablast this month since i can't justify a specific race shoe at my speed level.
QD: jes im looking for a new dailytrainer. 1. Weight 2.midsole feel 3. Build quality. This is how i look at shoes. Loving the revieuws Seth. They realy help me figure out what shoe to buy next. Also i dont order any shoe online. I like to go to a store and feel the shoe on foot first before i buy it. And i feel like this way i can help lokal running stores to keep their doors open now that online shopping is getting bigger and bigger. What im saying is i realy appreciate my lokal running stores and i think they somtimes need a little help to compeet with online stores.
Hi from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
ASICS is the only shoe that has given me blisters too. Ended up using endurance socks with double lining at the heel to avoid it which did the trick.
When SJD mentioned that the Dynablast did not have the "trampoline" effect like the Nova's... I lost interest already. Nova's still the best out of the Blast series IMHO. Also, I thought the Roadblast would be the cheapest of the bunch, turns out there's a Versablast as well (at least in the Asics Canada website). Keep the videos comin'!
QD: I was looking for a daily trainer with longevity to replace my Cliftons, until I found them in the 1080V10’s. A great shoe IMHO. I was not only in search of midsole comfort, but a wear resistant outsole.
Breathability has become a huge factor for me as we reach the end of the summer. When I’m not melting, the midsole has been the most important factor. Cliftons are pretty much perfect for daily training for me.
QD: Comfort, no doubt.
QOD: Comfortable/responsive midsole that actually has stability. 🦄
Crazy how TH-cam won’t give me the video until two minutes later 😂 good morning everyone!
Mine has been dropping 20-30 seconds late too... wondering if it’s the number of subscriptions I have...
I look for a smooth ride and a comfortable fit. Currently, I am using the Asics Cumulus 22 and really liking them. Kinda reminds me of the Pegasus 35.
Thanks Seth . I m your fan from India . God bless you . Keep Running ...
QD 1: Based on my credit card bills, I seem to be in the market for a daily trainer more often than not. And QD2: I like a low stack height on my daily trainer. It's funny you mentioned Mizuno as being the other brand with build quality comparable to ASICS: the Wave Rider 24 series is also a 12mm drop group of shoes. I had the WR24 and thought I could make it work as a daily driver (the waveknit upper is just SO dang good) but the drop killed it for me.
Good info. Love the Novablast. Great all-arounder. I train AND race in it. Great shoe for forefoot strikers. Maybe the Dynablast is a good shoe for people looking for more stability? FFBlast is one of my fav midsoles. QotD: For a daily trainer... 1) midsole 2) lockdown 3) price
I think I'm confusing the definition of a daily trainer. If you have different shoes for easy days, long runs, tempo & threshold, what's the point of a daily trainer?
most elite runners like him use daily trainers for easy days. And the daily trainer will cater to the audience that need a daily trainer. A daily trainer basically means an all rounder runner. That you can use on race day too! They are great for begginers and people on a budget
@@mrsandwhich5859 Gotcha. So the Clifton 7s I wear for easy days would be my "daily trainer," while I wear my SL20s for speed/tempo days. Understood. Thanks!
QoD: I want longevity in a daily trainer. Something to take me to 500 miles and beyond.As a middle of the pack runner who runs the occasional race but has other budgeting obligations with young family, I need my shoes to last me several miles. Also, versatility, bc with a limited budget, I do not have the luxury to buy racing shoes and training shoes. Perhaps some day, but the children take priority at this point :)
I’ve had some cheap asics with a 12mm drop. They ended up flattening out prematurely and injuring my knee. Then I got the brooks ghost, and I don’t think it helped very much. Newbie learning his legs. I’m running in Hoka and Altra now
Its great ti start my day with your vlogs my friends! Keep with the good work!
I ran a marathon i my novablast...I was planning to run 30 km but I felt good and went for 42,2 km...I was surprise that I didn´t lose a nail or got blisters because it was one of those days with rain and sun and rain again. I normally wear nimbus for my long runs =).
QD: Comfort for a daily trainer
Brooks Adrenaline and Ghost series are 12mm as well as the Mizuno Wave Inspire. I am very excited about the Dynablast and it's 12mm. I love my Brooks but I would like to finally give Asics a try. With achilles issues it's difficult to find a variety of shoes in the 11mm-12mm range..
Good point! Asics awaits you!
It’s finally starting to feel like fall/winter here in Hawaii too (gets down to the high 50s or Low 60s where I live)
It feels like a few days ago it was crazy hot in Denver man!? Now snow!!
When I measure my size 12 Dynablast the Stack height is at least 32-34 mm in the heal, and up to 38 on the outside, and is taller than the Glideride size 11,5. I feel the Dynablast is what the Glideride should have been. Its what the Pegasus or Beacon should have been also, because it's more comfortable. Its really bouncy for me too, and great energy return. Very good stability. Maybe thats because of the size 12. I am very glad I did not buy the Novablast, and should probably have bought the Evoride instead of Glideride. I feel the shoes with medium stackhight are better , especially with the new materials. So SL-20, Torrent 2 and Dynablast are my favourites from 2020 and they could do both short to long runs in different paces. The upper in the Dynablast is just perfect with a wider fit, very comfortable, but still a racer feel. Very impressed with this shoe!
QD: Drop of 4-6mm is necessary for my daily trainer, but it's not what i'm *most interested* in. I'm most interested new midsole foams that are more resilient than traditional EVA, since that's the point of failure most quickly it would seem.
QD: ground contact feeling. I think thin sole shoes train your legs🦵
QD: Not really looking for something in the daily trainer realm but I look specifically for the forefoot stack and midsole feel. I like a little more foam in the midfoot/forefoot on the daily trainer for making those miles feel better on my feet. Also look for a 6-8mm drop.
QD: cushioning and ride. For daily and easy I want to save my legs. I want a cushioned shoe where I can also pick up the pace if I feel so......like the beloved Glideride, that for me is the best long run shoe only because of the weight.....but for cushioning and ride it is exactly what I look also for easy day shoe. Actually I still did not find a good daily trainer that fits the spot. Maybe the Epic React from Nike
Kinvara 11 is actually $110. The special edition colorways are $120, but the actual shoe is same price as the Dynablast
I find that the right Saucony shoe can get you that marriage of soft cushion Hoka like feel but with a springy-ness that maybe a Nike can deliver ... that’s where I want to live in a daily trainer .... maybe around 9.0 oz instead of 11 would be the sweet spot ... I run in a Triumph 17 as well as a Vomero 14...alternating between the two ... I recently retired a pair of Clifton 6
Hey Seth! WOuld love to see a video talking about best shoes for rainy days/winter running! getting into that season after all! I am moving to the west coast and preparing for a very rainy winter, so any thoughts would be huge!!!
Seth can you review some "la sportiva" shoes for us? I think that the Italian firm is one of the best in trail running shoes with good protection ☺️
Hi Seth! Seeing as you did a matrix/rotation for adidas and Saucony recently, would you consider one for Asics any time soon?
The midsole is the most important. Too many good midsoles nowadays though. Since I live in hot climate, I'm always interested in a super breathable upper.
QOD: ride and comfort
QD: Yes! I’m in the market! Distance is very important for me! Maximum distance.
If you think this shoe will go 500 miles, and gave it an 8/10 score for durability, what does a shoe need to do in order to get a higher score?
QD: Forgiving ride and durability. I rack up the miles really quick in my daily trainers and spend a lot of time in them so I need them to help me recover from harder workouts and give me value by lasting at least 450 miles
QD: fit, comfort and durability for daily trainer. 300 grams is my threashold for weight (size 8.5 US)
SETH hope to get a pair of stability shoes from you.
Keep SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
QD: yes, I’m looking for something that is under 170$ but will last over 300 miles. But I think the most importantly Quality I’m looking for is durability.
103k and growing fantastically😊
QD: I am on the search for a new daily trainer. In my opinion the component of a daily trainer that’s most important is the comfort. I was excited about this shoe but then I heard “12 millimeter drop”...that bothers me especially as a forefoot striker lol.
QD: build quality to price point ratio
Damn Nike is going to suffer under that rating system
Question for Seth:
Should you qualify for 5he Golden Trail Series, have you given some thought about which shoes you're going to wear? For a 4 days race your beloved Inov8's are probably too unforgiving for the feet? Torrent 2's? EVO's?
@@connorgraham6940 I actually like the Nike Zoom Pegasus 37 quite a bit and I've been a Asics guy for about 5 years now and New Balance before that. I've got Asics Novablast, Gel Kayano 26, Quantum 360 5 and Knit. I've also started running in Hoka One One Bondi 6 recently and they're great when it comes to comfort. So much so it makes my Asics feel bad with the exception of the Novablast. The Pegasus 37 took a breaking in session before they started to feel good but they're quite comfortable and have quite a bit more rubber so they'll probably last longer than either my Novablast or Bondi 6.
After I switched to Altra zero drop shoes all my knee pain went away and I have been injury free ever since. Cant imagine running in 12mm drop shoes, must feel like wearing high heels.
Thanks for your review and option about the shoes👍🏻
Where do you live, where is it snowing? 😬
DQ: Not yet, still another 200 miles are so before my Torin 4’s get retired. Midsole comfort, if I’m going to be putting in most of my miles on a shoe needs to be able to take care of my legs.
QD: Ride. A daily trainer has to feel really good underfoot whether doing fast intervals or it's an easy day. Kinvara 11 is my affordable daily($109 not $119)
Enjoy my NovaBlast for recovery days!
QD: You should talk about ride and fit for daily training shoes.
Seth the adidas adizero pro has the same drop as the asics dynablast
QD: Price and stability (I like to run in ASICS Kayano or GT'2000's)
QD: Midsole comfort. Balanced between cushion yet not a marshmallow.
Shoutout to the Torin 4.5. Will you review the Altra Escalante 2.5?
QD: I have been going through shoes trying to find a good daily trainer. I'm a big dude 6'1" about 285. Played a lot of football. So my biggest issue is finding a shoe that doesn't destroy my joints.
QOD - Landing platform - I run in neutral shoes, but cannot use a shoe which is too flexible and has narrow landing platform. My ankles just need some support, but I hate stability shoes.
I would love a vlog on shoe rotation for the wider foot. I currently run Altras (Torin and Escalantes) but would like add a ‘faster’ shoe with around 5mm drop but needs a bit more width in toe box .
How does the running in a high drop (12mm) shoe different from a low drop (6 to 8mm) one? And what's the benefits of either. Thank you for your answers. I have no experience in running in a high drop.
suspicionofdeceit for me even a 4mm drop makes my calves ache. I think a lot of people do find zero drop shoes uncomfortable and the presence of such is not mere tradition but a matter of preference.
The lower the drop, the more you stretch and work your calves and lower leg muscles. It's of benefit to you, but some people get put off because they feel the aching in their lower legs and want cushioned shoes. If you can transition to lower drop you will strengthen your legs eventually and be a stronger runner. But it takes practice. Low drop isn't for everyone though - for example people with injuries, older people and heavier runners may need more cushion to support their joints.
Go altra zero drop. Will take a month for the calves to adapt, but you will never go back. And I put 700kms in novablasts, they were my favourite shoe until I put some altras on. Zero drop is a natural full range of motion, it's how we are supposed to run, and your ankles and achilles will thankyou for it, just transition slowly
@suspicionofdeceit oh man completely agree. My feet have expanded in altras, toes have space now and loving it
@@kulch2008 I went the other way, from a bunch of Altras to the Novablast! Since you logged 700km in them I'm really curious about how they've held up now?
Seth, did you get a "slap" sound upon foot strike with the Dynablast and was the overall cush pretty good for a $110 shoe?
Seth, would you do a comparison vlog on the Saucony Ride 13 verses the Dynablast?
QD: a high stack height soft ride. I’ve had tibia stress fractures in the past.
QD- I want a daily trainer that can pick the pace up and that I can use for intervals in my longer runs. Basically everything the Pegasus 37 failed on!
Novablast are easily available in the UK cheaper than the Dynablast!
QD - mid sole is most important to me - I have a decent rotation so I wan them to do the job needed in the rotation - versatility not so important.
Taking into account your comment on the Novablast, “should have gone a half size down,” what size did you go with for the Dynablast, and what is your opinion on that? Thanks!
QD: Pricepoint and overall comfort
Asics, Mizunos, Zoots are BEST ;-) Zoots Del Mar are my #1 ALL TIME
The Mizuno Wave Riders have had 12mm drop for a long time
I like the ride and the price point. Run on
QD: Durability
Make a vlog about warmup. I wonder what would be your routine. GREETINGS FROM SALZBURG AUSTRIA!!!
Looking to replace my old Brooks Ghost - which I loved. Which of these two would be most similar? Thanks!
QD: Durability and versatility. Two shoes I have that somewhat fit the bill are the adidas SL20 (daily training at steady until tempo pace) and NB 1080v10 (for steady down to easy pace at longer distances).
QD:Comfort.
Surprise you didn’t put Hoka Rincon 1 or 2 for comparable value for easy day. Light weight, decent drop not as many miles on shoe though. Maybe 400
Seth: what’s your opinion of the All Birds Tree Dasher? Sustainable running shoes sounds like a very interesting pitch but what if they only last 200 miles???
QD: Daily trainer-comfort/fit
QD: Durability, comfort and price. I got the Brooks Glycerin 18s from my local running shoe store for $135. They should last me at least 600 .miles
QD: Actually, what do you think people should consider when they chose a daily training shoe? I would want a fast, cushioned, and versatile shoe (one that can do it all). That's because I only have 2 pairs of shoes (1 road, 1 trail).
QD: looking for a new daily stability trainer! Price point to ride is my determination point!